Gimme gimme ABBA reunion

Former radio announcer and ABBA fan Kim Stokes would like to see the Swedish super group reunite.

“I JUST feel it would be fun to meet, chat about the old days and perhaps perform,” — that one quote has sent ABBA fans and tabloid media outlets across the world into a frenzy of speculation.

According to some, the Swedish super group which found fame with hits including Mamma Mia, Waterloo and Dancing Queen was destined for a reunion, perhaps even a one-off gig at this year’s royal wedding.

Singer Agnetha Fältskog — affectionately tagged by some as the “gap-toothed blonde one” — raised the possibility of a reunion in a Swedish newspaper this week.

Among those wishing and hoping for an ABBA rebirth is former 4GR radio announcer Kim Stokes.

Ms Stokes reckons she knew the words to a couple of ABBA classic before she could recite Mary Had Little Lamb.

“I remember actually with great fondness being with my best friend Tracey in her house in Jellicoe Street singing into our hair brushes, playing with the whiz bang record player just about every Saturday.

“And before you knew it we were skating to our ABBA ‘faves’ at the skating rink in Anzac Avenue — it’s a gym these days.

“I wish I could tell you how many times I have been on the dance floor for Dancing Queen.”

Ms Stoke said she would “Abbasolutely” attend an ABBA gig.

“It would be the ultimate trip down musical memory lane for me. And yes, I would travel, probably internationally to see them. Mind you I would have to stand the whole trip, there is no way I could sit in that ‘70s jump suit!”

Who’s who of ABBA

Agnetha Fältskog: the blonde, reclusive one

Björn Ulvaeus: the other blonde one, who collaborated on the musicals Chess and Mamma Mia!

Benny Andersson: the bearded one

Anni-Frid (Frieda) Lyngstad: the brunette one, who married a Swiss prince